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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.70, 1,029.56 and 484.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.70, 1,029.56 and 484.67 is: 668.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.70 : 1,029.56 = 484.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.70/1,029.56 = 484.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.70x = 1,029.56 × 484.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.70x = 498,989.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,989.27/746.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.26

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